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Joshua Rothkopf
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‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is less passion project than embalming by committee
His name in the title, the director isn't especially distinctive as a stylist, but his tale of child possession sometimes hits the right gory notes.
In the glittering satire ‘Yes,’ the party rages on in Israel, while guilt is optional
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid takes on the wartime compromises of two entertainers, dancing away the pain and getting into bed with the enemy, often literally.
Rose Byrne, ‘Train Dreams’ take top honors at 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Shifting locations from its Santa Monica beach tent to the Hollywood Palladium, the 41st edition celebrated courageous work, including "Sorry, Baby" and "Lurker."
The best L.A. movies that didn’t make our 101 list, according to Angelenos
Movies about Los Angeles that Times readers love but didn't make our 101 best list include "American Gigolo," "Tequila Sunrise," "Get Shorty" and — yes…
Paul Thomas Anderson wins Directors Guild Award for ‘One Battle After Another’
The 'Boogie Nights' and 'Phantom Thread' director landed his first DGA win after prior nominations for 'There Will Be Blood' and 'Licorice Pizza.'